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F873 YWW

1988 Rover Maestro

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,607 mi
Last recorded129,607 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Maestro69,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF873 YWW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 129,607 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 129,343 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 128,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 128,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,548 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 125,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 124,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 122,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,264 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 119,749 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 116,111 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 114,664 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 112,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 110,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 109,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 108,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 106,651 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 103,272 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

probable oil leak at fuel pump breather

Pass 17 Feb 2006 98,764 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Maestro?

Based on 31,503 MOT tests across 6,914 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,348
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
6,914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,685
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,770
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,434
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,378
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F873 YWW is a 1988 Rover Maestro in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 69,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Maestro fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F873 YWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F873 YWW registered?

F873 YWW is a 1988 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F873 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F873 YWW shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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